Posts Tagged ‘Special Section’

Love Blooms Downtown

Written by Marissa Maier on February 8, 2012. Posted in Uncategorized

By Marissa Maier A Wedding of Hope When Diamond Jones and Michael Thomas were married on Sept. 9, 2011, one might say that their wedding was a little unorthodox. They did get married in a 19th-century chapel, and hundreds of guests bedecked in their finest watched as Diamond, in her wedding gown, glided down the
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At Léman Prep, Critical Thinking is Key

Written by NY Press on January 18, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, Education

Pre-K through 12th grade immerses students in globally charged curriculum By Anam Baig Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, part of the Meritas group of international private and boarding college prep schools, promises a dynamic, culturally aware education for all of its pre-kindergarten through high school students
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Lifelong Learning with Baruch’s CAPS

Written by admin on January 18, 2012. Posted in Uncategorized

By Vatisha Smith Baruch College has a program in its Division of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) for anyone looking to expand their skillset or fulfill a personal goal. Courses range from accounting to yoga, with many costing as little as $150. One of the largest CUNY colleges, Baruch is always evolving, determined to bring
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New York College of Health Professions and The Open Center, a Match Made in Chakra

Written by NY Press on January 18, 2012. Posted in Uncategorized

New collaboration offers courses in holistic care for nurses By Sean Creamer The New York College of Health Professions, which is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, has been offering education in the fields of Western, holistic and integrative medicine for 30 years. After great success in their Long Island location in
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LOST AND FOUND

Written by admin on October 23, 2008. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Every cat and dog adopted from the ASPCA and New York City Animal Care and Control has one thing in common: they’ve all been microchipped. That’s because those organizations know firsthand what can happen when dogs and cats are lost or separated from their owners. Collars and tags can come off or be taken off.
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COUCH TALK

Written by admin on October 16, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

In a recent interview, Woody Allen, perhaps the world’s most famous neurotic, wondered aloud whether he could have achieved artistic success without regular psychoanalysis. “People would say to me, oh, it’s just a crutch,” Allen told Adam Moss in New York magazine. “And I would say, yes. It’s a crutch, and exactly what I need
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MAKING THE SIMPLE THINGS EASY

Written by admin on October 16, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

No problems booking that massage, right? Dialing a telephone number has never been a stretch. Remembering to get those low-fat yogurt as well as the vinaigrette is a no brainer. For sufferers of schizophrenia, though, even such simple tasks are a struggle. Those diagnosed with the disease endure a range of cognitive impairments that affect
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THE PROZAC COCKTAIL

Written by admin on October 16, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

Soon after I started taking antidepressants in my early twenties, I moved to Paris, armed with my pills and a note from my doctor for airport security explaining why I had enough medication in my suitcase to cheer up a small country. I don’t remember what I was taking at the time—probably Paxil or Prozac—but
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE PRESCHOOL BOX

Written by admin on October 2, 2008. Posted in Special Sections

In New York City, it’s not uncommon to hear parents with infants-and even soon-to-be first-time parents-talk about applying to nursery schools. There are a lot of anxious questions in the air. When do I have to apply? How many schools? What if my child isn’t ready? What if we don’t get in anywhere? What if
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THE BEST OF MANHATTAN 2008

Written by admin on September 25, 2008. Posted in Best of Manhattan, News & Features West Side Spirit, Special Sections

We know the word “best” is a little presumptuous. And it’s easy to run into trouble with superlatives, especially in a city with so much to offer. Nevertheless, we took a stab at it and compiled our annual “Best of Manhattan” list, an eclectic and wide-ranging catalog of goods, services, foods, drinks, places, people, ideas,
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